On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with former New Yorker Cartoon Editor and current Cartoon Editor at Air Mail Magazine, Bob Mankoff. Bob talks about the New Yorker and CartoonStock caption contests, A.I., dream cartoons and something new that he's been working on with Robert Nowak (former manager of the New Yorker contest crowdsource votin…

Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. There were some great captions for what we thought was a tough cartoon to work …

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview humorist, Al Mullen. Al his written humor pieces for The New Yorker, McSweeney's and other publications. He is also the creator and publisher of Public Transportation Magazine (PTM). PTM is a very funny eight page Zine that can only be found on New York public transportation. Past issues have included …

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist, Hartley Lin. Hartley has been contributing to the New Yorker since 2018. He has been creating his on comic book, "Pope Hats" since 2009. In 2019, His graphic novel, "Young Frances" was published with positive reviews. The New York Times stated: “It’s a testament to his vision that a book wi…

The podcast celebrates No Guest August (a holiday that we just made up) this week! It's just us talking about the contests and our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker. Completely organic with no added filler or additives. We do get a bit fried talking about the current contest, but we recover nicely with only Beth losing trac…

New Yorker cartoonist, Drew Dernavich, joins us on the podcast this week. It's been over a year since Drew has joined the podcast. His last appearance was the ill-fated 100th Anniversary episode that is unlistenable due to technical problems (the problem being that none of us knew how to properly use a professional podcast studio). Drew talks about…

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Winner, Author and CartoonStock Caption Contest Judge, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. Some great discussions on winning the contests and Paul challenges the listener…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with Liza Donnelly about producing a documentary based on her book, Very Funny Ladies. The documentary will be called, "Women Laughing" and is currently in the development phase. Liza has started a Kickstarter to help fund it and is nearly to her goal of $50,000. You can help out by going to her Kickstarter…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with authors Phil Witte and Rex Hesner about their book, "Funny Stuff: How Great Cartoonists Make Great Cartoons". Phil Witte is a long time cartoonist with cartoons published in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Reader’s Digest, and regional magazines, as well as British publications, such as Private Eye,…

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us once again to talk about the current New Yorker contest, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. You can email us at the below email address and Larry will send you a signed copy of this new book. Or you can buy a…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist, Tyson Cole. Tyson is a fairly new contributor to the New Yorker, but his cartoons have been published in many other magazines such as Saturday Evening Post, Reader’s Digest, Yahoo!, The American Bystander, Weekly Humorist, the Funny Times, and the Cole Family Christmas Newsletter. He has be…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist/Screenwriter/Director, Maddie Dai. Maddie talks with us about her career as a cartoonist and becoming a screenwriter and director. She wrote the screenplay for the movie, "We Were Dangerous" which is being produced by Piki Films (Jojo Rabbit & Hunt For The Wilderpeople) and will be out in Au…

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about his new book, "Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know About The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest". The podcast hosts all received their copies last week and we all agree that it's a great book and we wish it had been ar…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the wonderful Liana Finck. Liana discusses her career, unique insights into the world around her, humor, cartoons, babies, books and parks near where she lives and areas to avoid in them. It's a wide ranging conversation covering everything from creation to pet dogs giving meaningful advice. You can fi…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the great Mort Gerberg. Mort talks with us about his career in cartooning and much, much more! A fantastic interview! You can find Mort's webpage here: http://mortgerberg.com You can also find Mort's 50 year retrospective of his cartoons, Mort Gerber On The Scene, here: https://www.fantagraphics.com/..…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the creative team of Jason Patterson and Dan Abdo. Jason and Dan have been friends since high school and have collaborated on Comics, graphic novels, children's books and animation. Jason has also created many New Yorker cartoons, but has not had time for them this last few years. Their "Barb The Last …

On this week's podcast, we are joined by the multi-talented Bob Eckstein. Bob talks with us about his latest book, "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums". We also talk about what's funny these days and take the occasional detour into talking about pickleball (you've been warned!) Yo…

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, the latest CartoonStock contest and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. Last chance to preorder Larry's upcoming book on the cartoon contest here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Select…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Dahlia Ramirez (also known as Dolly). Dahlia didn't start out to be a cartoonist, but the siren call of cartooning got to her. (Hmmm, I just remembered how that story goes. Probably not a good metaphor for being lured into cartooning). She has a great story about how a cartoon she did for Mc…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Madeline Horwath (also known as Mads). Mads talks with us about their journey to become a New Yorker Cartoonist. Starting out at the exclusive UW-Beloit and currently working on a masters at the London Royal College of Art, they've had plenty of adventures in-between (sometimes involving PBR…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Artist, Tom Bachtell. Tom talks with us about his career as an illustrator and his time doing the New Yorker's "The Talk of the Town" illustrations. His work has also been feature in The New York Review of Books, Newsweek, Forbes, Bon Appetit, Town and Country, Mother Jones, as well as The New York Tim…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview ourselves. The hosts: Vin, Paul, Beth and Nicole share a little bit about themselves, how they got into the caption contest, and the creation of the podcast. As discussed in this episode, you can purchase original cartoons at Curated Cartoons. www.curatedcartoons.com You can also buy original work from…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Artist, Jenny Kroik. Jenny talks with us about her career as an illustrator and being featured in many national publications (including the New Yorker, of course)! We have a great discussion about art and what it means to be an artist. You can learn more about Jenny at her Website (and ask her about do…

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, the latest CartoonStock contest and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. You can preorder Larry's upcoming book on the cartoon contest here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist, Will Santino. Will talks with us about becoming a New Yorker cartoonist, writing and his current passion, standup comedy. We also talk about his cartoons in the New Yorker and the process of being funny. You can see some of that process at Comedy On State, a comedy club in Madison, Wisconsi…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Erika Sjule. Erika tells us that her need to draw has always been a part of her life. She has channeled it into zines, graphic novels and more recently, the New Yorker. She talks about her process from ideation to the final publication. We also talk about some of our favorite cartoons of her…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Marty Dundics. Marty is the founder of Humorist Media and editor-in-chief of Weekly Humorist magazine and also produces the podcasts "Talkward" and "The Cartoon Pad". He was also the creative director and editor-in-chief of National Lampoon and worked at 'The Late Show with David Letterman'. He's been …

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist David Ostow. David tells us about how he became a New Yorker Cartoonist (by the usual route of becoming an Architect first) and his current gig as a stay-at-home dad. We also talk about our favorite cartoons of his and end up talking about the proper storage of ketchup and butter (Dave repor…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Brooke Bourgeois. Brooke has had an interesting journey on her way to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist: Harvard, neurobiology, Second City Improv, Scotland, Edinburgh Fringe, a MA in Children's Book Illustration... A very eventful journey! You can find more about Brooke at her website: https…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Justin Sheen. Justin talks with us about how he became a cartoonist, his influences and the methods and techniques of creating his cartoons. You can find Justin's cartoons at his website: https://justinsheencartoonist.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Y…

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, the latest CartoonStock contest and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. You can preorder Larry's book on the cartoon contest here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250333407…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Amy Hwang. Amy talks with us about her journey to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist, her sense of humor and we also discuss many of her very funny cartoons. Her work is included in "From Lines to Laughs: Women+ on Men" a group exhibition of women and non-binary cartoonists at The Society of I…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Avi Steinberg. Avi talks with us about his early life and wanting to become a cartoonist, how he got into the New Yorker, his cartoons and process and reflects on being a kindergarten teacher. He also talks about his great new children's book, "A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before". You can …

On this week's episode, Vin, Paul, Beth, Nicole and Larry review past and present contests from 2023 and choose our best and worst of the year. We also discuss the recent winners from last month's CartoonStock Caption Contest. And of course, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #876 (Michelangelo Mouse Cage). Finalists for cont…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Lila Ash. Lila talks with us about how she got her start in cartooning and how she eventually broke into The New Yorker. We also chat about her drawing style, her paintings and how she comes up with her ideas. Lastly, Lila shares her trials and tribulations of writing her graphic memoir "dec…

Carol Lasky makes a quick return to the podcast and joins us in discussing this week's contests and favorite cartoons from the current New Yorker. We also discuss a few of carol's strategies for writing winning captions. Contests we discuss are... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #874 (We've come to rake leaves and take your women and we…

On this week's episode we're joined by the most winningest New Yorker Caption Contest Finalist in 2023 and any single year in the history of the contest, Carol Lasky and second place most winningest in any single year in the history of the contest, her son Colin Mills. Carol had 5 finalist captions in TNY Caption Contest this year and Colin had 4. …

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Tim Hamilton. Tim talks with us about his career as a comic book artist, cartoonist and children's book writer and illustrator. We find out how he became a New Yorker cartoonist. We also learn why you should never open files on a co-worker's computer. You can learn more about Tim at his webs…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Kyle Bravo. We talk with Kyle about how he got into cartooning and breaking into The New Yorker. He also shares his drawing style and how it differs for his roughs and his finished work for publication. Kyle then shares how he comes up with his ideas and how he decides where to submit them a…

All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, Larry Wood joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. Nicole steps in for Vin, who was unable to join us due to a prior pickleball commitment. You can preorder Larry's book on the cartoon contest here: https://www.amaz…

Michael Shaw joins the podcast this week with a special Halloween episode. He retells his spooky night sleeping at the Thurber House and Beth and Paul tell their own spooky stories (Vin has led a very boring life and does not have a spooky story). We also talk about our favorite and least favorite Halloween candies. You can read the rest of Michael…

Writer. musician and former Assistant (to the) Cartoon Editor, Marc Philippe Eskenazi joins us on the podcast this week. Marc talks about his background and how he came to be the Assistant Cartoon Editor at the New Yorker. We also talk a bit about how the caption contest was run back in 2012. Marc is currently a member of The Surfboard Six, A music…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Barbara Smaller. Barbara talks about her career as a cartoonist, her sense of humor, her process for creating her cartoons and we talk our favorite cartoons of her's. We also talk about the changing style of humor in the New Yorker magazine. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winnin…

Emmy Award winning writer and cartoonist, Ken Levine joins us on the podcast this week. Ken has been a writer for MASH, Cheers, Frasier, Wings. The Simpsons and many more TV shows. Ken tells us about his first attempt to get in the New Yorker back in the 1970s and his most recent (and successful) attempt just a few years ago. We also talk about his…

All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, Larry Wood joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, the CartoonStock contest and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. Nicole steps in for Vin, who was unable to join us. We apologize that Larry sounds like we stuffed his mouth with mashed potatoes and then…

On this week's episode we're joined once again by cartoonist Dave Blazek. We open the show discussing Dave's recent win for Best Newspaper Panel Cartoon in 2023 at the Reuben Awards. Dave discussed the experience, the thrill of winning for the third time and some interactions he had at the award ceremony. We then discuss the winning entry for Conte…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Juan Astasio. We talk with Juan about how he became a new Yorker cartoonist (thanks to all the women in his life, especially moms!) We delve into his method of creating cartoons and talk about his cartoon in the New Yorker caption contest (#859 Scientist at large chalkboard). We forgot to me…

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Lynn Hsu. We talk with Lynn about her path from being an Architect to becoming a cartoonist and eventually making it into the New Yorker. We discuss her caption contest cartoons in both the New Yorker and CartoonStock contests. We also talk about our favorite cartoons she's created. You can …

Humor writer and cartoonist, José Arroyo joins us on the podcast this week. José Has been a writer for Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, Bill Maher and most recently, Conan O'Brien. He has been a contributor to the New Yorker since 2008. José tells us about his start as a Humorist, how he started writing for Jay Leno and found his way to The Conan O'Brien s…

This week on the podcast, we welcome back Ed Himelblau . Ed joins us as we discuss New Yorker Caption Contest winner for Contest #860 (rat and pigeon on the beach), Finalists for Contest #862 (political 3D glasses) and the current Contest #864 (gazelle speaking in front of lions). We then choose our favorite cartoons from the current issue and disc…